(( just majorly stuffed up what I was gonna do. Planning on moving to the docks and getting some kind of cargo ship to Blackthorn... Anyway. I suppose i can do impromptu. This is gonna be a challenge not to control Leo))

Samuel jumped off the Dragonite after it had landed and skidded across the ground. He fastened his knife and slowly walked away. He looked over his shoulder and kept walking. Samuel looked up and saw the sun looming over him. "Lets see. Where was I?" Samuel asked himself. "I was going to the docks of Jubilife. But whatever." He looked over his shoulder once more.

((You can't see me but at this point I have no idea what to do. Ignore the next part if needed. Hmmm.. Can't think!))

Samuel brought his yellowed map out once more. He slowly examined it, finding his location.

"So, why did you bring me to Blackthorn, exactly?" Samuel asked Leo.

((Dayum its hard not to Godmod... Or whatever you call it. So, Crunchy's turn to have the hard part of not godmodding.))

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((sorry it has taken me a while to get a post in, have had to work 8 to 5:30 for the past few days and i've been tuckered out, and i will change my starter to charizard named lizzie, it is no big deal))

The faint sounds of the pots and pans could be clamoring in the distance, rustling being done in the kitchen in preparations for a meal. I hope mom isn't going to do something too terribly difficult for herself "Ma you don't really have to worry about doing this for me I mean its no big deal I'm just going to go be a special contest judge." Though I do plan on taking a bit of a vacation after the judging though I could really use it. Flipping the tv the sounds of the meal being prepared calmed down as ma retorted something to me. Of course nothing would be on the tv.

Walking out with a full belly and a worried mother I set home, deciding to take the long way around. You know to take a look at the Fuchsia City gym. Sometimes I do wonder what would have happened if I deciding to take the league challenge instead of the contest scene, but you know you can't dwell on the past. "Lizzie come out." Lizzie sprung to life from the flash of light from her Pokeball. I felt like taking a ride, so I hopped on... "take me on a ride around the city girl, I want to feel the wind on my face."

((Night Stalkers are a group of people, mainly kingpens and hunters, who control a large portion of the underground. Basically, corporate thugs who take what they want. They recently dug into Wolf's file with the gigantic 'HIGH PRIORITY' stamp on it. Now, they're after Aaron since the two grew up together. You'll see soon.))As Wolf litened to the message, he carefully planned his attack. Since the four years time, he crafted a blade that could open into a pronghead, or close into a claymore-like sword using the pair of Distortion World blades. "Let's see if they're ready." Wolf mocked. "Open." The tip of the blade switched open into a prong, and Wolf opened a portal. "Seeker, it's time." With the interdimensional powers flowing through him, he jumped through the portal and landed on the other side, behind the encroaching hunters. "Too easy." Wolf fought his way to the top and encountered an officer. "Identify yourself!" The man yelled. He had Krysta hostage. "You'll get more than identity from me if you followthrough on that intent. Close." The blade's tip formed back into a tip in response to Wolf's voice. "You think I'm afraid?"Wolf smirked. "I don't think. I know." At that moment, Wolf lunged in, disarming the man and pinning him. "Open." Wolf put the in a tough place. "Get up." The fighting had stopped. They didn't want to hurt a commander. "Now, you're going to let us leave. Or, you will suffer. Your choice.""Look man. How do you think you're going to get your sorry little ass out of here." Wolf chuckled. "You let me worry about that. Because, if I were you," Wolf glanced over the officer's shoulder. "I'd be more worried about my head." Just then, the man was blind sided by a helicopter's side rail. "Torren, what an entrance!""It's always a good entrance when there is a chance of decapitation." Torren laughed. "Alright, take us back to Lilycove. We have to meet up with Bill and Tre- Crimson."--------Once hey arrived at the base, Krysta and Wolf got off. "Sorry we couldn't get your stuff back."Torren snorted. "I got an attack helicopter with their markings on it. Do you think I honestly care about my stuff? Hell naw. I'm going to go toy with them. Catchya later!"Torren left, but within steps from the base, Wolf was jumped. However, his would-be assailant didn't expect a couple of blows to the ribcage and to be taken down so fast. But Wolf had a suspiscion, and started to recite a favorite lyric. "If heaven is a place where the angels go, well then, I have a story to tell..." Wolf waited to see if the assailant knew the lyric...Which he did. "...If heaven has a place where the angels go, well then, I'm going straight to Hell!" Wolf smiled. "Aaron!" He offered a hand to help him up.((Oh, and the stronghold was outside of the Safari Zone in Johto.))

_________________"As I look up from the groundI see darkness all aroundAnd I'm lost but can be found up in the skyGoodbye"

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((Oops, sorry Crunchy. From what you wrote I thought Bill and Crimson were in Kanto, so I just picked a place I liked.))

"Well, we'll see." Bill replied, scanning the forest. Scizor rocketed through the bushes and notioned towards the inside of the forest. "Pokemon there? Great. I'll see to it. Thanks, mate!" Bill withdrew Scizor and looked at Crimson. "HQ? I wonder what could they possibly want? Look, I'll check what Scizor found. I'll be back in a minute to hear the news." He walked towards the bushes were Scizor had gone, slowly so as not to scare the Pokemon. He carefully glimpsed inside the leaf mass. A lightning-shaped tail... some yellow Pokemon...Bill smiled. Pikachu. They were always a rare sight in the Forest. Their return was good news.He walked back to Crimson. "What news from the HQ?"-------------------------------------Gina winked back at Scarlet as she hung up. "Wait 'till I get some stuff." she said. "I'll come with you."-------------------------------------Gina looked back at Scarlet. "What? Oh, I'm not worried. Bill is strong and so is Crimson. I doubt they would let any small stuff such as death get in their way." She laughed half-heartedly. "I'm actually worried about Spence... he really seems like he's losing himself. Bill told me once that he believed Spence had faced so much sorrow in his life he can't overcome it anymore. The fact that he has to find his old friends hurts him even more. During the last four years, he's been down all the time... Bill and I have hardened too, but at least it's something like grim determination. But about Spence... I dunno. Hopefully you're right. He'll be better when all this is over." Gina stared out of the window. "Nevermind these now, though. We'll arrive soon. I wonder how Jimmy's been doing."

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Silas walked through what used to be the Hoenn Safari Zone, as he loosened the zipper on his jacket, light grey with the Midnight logo on his left breast, and adjusted his fedora. Every so often he'd stop and make a note on the tablet he had with him. He heard a rustling in the bushes to his right and looked over, seemingly unconcerned. A Flareon and a Phanpy burst from the bushes rolling around and playing. Silas chuckled. "Having fun Blaze?"

The Flareon cried gleefully in response and kept playing with his new friend.

Silas nodded and started to review his notes. Pokemon are returning... Sightings of rare Pokemon: Heracross, Pinsir, Pineco, Houndour... Environment seems stable... No sign of Psyche. Silas couldn't help but laugh, so overcome with joy at the fact that his home region was getting back to normal.

From across the clearing, a Manectric came out of the bushes. "See anything that I should look at Jolt?"

Jolt shook his head and looked at the two other Pokemon. "Oh go on." Silas said. The Manectric ran over to start playing. The two smaller Pokemon looked at each other and immediately ganged up on the bigger Manectric. Silas chuckled again. And looked at his tablet as a notification popped up. "All the way back to Blackthorn HQ. Guess we better get moving. Jolt, Blaze, we have to go. Return. Quake, let's go." Blaze and Jolt disappeared in a flash of light and a Flygon appeared. "We have to go back to Blackthorn buddy." Silas said, climbing on the Flygon's back. The Flygon took off and headed towards Blackthorn

((I was wondering when the famous Leo would make an appearance haha. Alright now time to get things in order.))

"Elite Crimson, it's Scarlet. When you're finished with your mission, I'll be flying to Lilycove City myself to look after things while you, Silas and Bill are gone. The Boss wants a meeting with you all at Midnight HQ. It's about recruiting new members.

And, another thing...", there was a slight pause, "...Have you heard any word from Wolf or Root yet? The Boss was hoping you'd round them all up... like you knew. I'm worried about them, we still haven't seen either of them for months.

Crimson, be careful, alright? And give Bill a message for me... Gina misses him, so don't keep her waiting! Until next time, Crimson."

Crimson smiled at her last comment, "Will do. Crimson out." He hung up the phone and placed it back into his bag. Bill walked up, "What news from the HQ?"

He sighed, "Looks like we're done here. I was really enjoying seeing the Pokemon too. We need to head back to the base in Lilycove and get ready to go back to headquaters." Crimson grabbed Venusaur's pokeball and recalled him, packing up his bags as well. He slung them over his back and began walking back to the clearing where the helicopter sat.

Crimson looked over his shoulder, "Also Gina says she misses you. I heard her in the background and Scarlet said she was flying to Lilycove to watch over things while we meet at Blackthorne. So might as well meet them there."---------------The helicopter flew through the air, heading towards the Hoenn region. Crimson sat at the controls as Lilycove came into sight.

With the lack of so many clones in the region, most of the weather patterns had returned to normal. The city was bustling as the helicopter swung to the south east side of the city, where the Midnight base sat.

Crimson landed the craft on the helipad on the top of the building. He and Bill left the helicopter and walked into the base. Crimson swiped his badge to enter the base, an idea he stole from Psyche. He didn't like what they stood for but their ideas on security were top notch.

He walked into the strategy room, the same room that he thought of his plans during Color's time. Crimson sat down at his desk and logged in on his computer. A message popped up saying that Silas had already left to go to Blackthorne. Great....so there's a chance we might be the last ones to show up. I'm sure Spence won't be happy if he has to wait to start because I didn't go straight to Blackthorne.

Crimson looked over at Bill, "Silas has already left the region, so once you and Gina get reaquainted we need to leave right away. I know it's hard to keep a relationship alive while being apart of something like this. I was in the same situation years ago." Crimson chuckled as he thought back to the times he would be sitting around the same area with his old friends. Occasionally catching the eye of his crush, Green.

((i know everyone is already starting to introduce their new characters, but I'm going to wait a few more posts for mine. Need the right opening.))

((i'm allowed to godmod but, it's apart of my job to keep everyone interacting and helping the story flow lol. i didn't realise where or what you wanted to do, sorry james. and shinashu, charizard is another pokemon used by alex, but like i said, it doesn't matter however, for the gyms and contests... this is a world where the gym leaders and pokemon league no longer exist thanks to psyche destroying them and building their own government. team midnight stopped them for the time being though, and now team midnight runs things in kanto, johto and hoenn.))

Meanwhile, after arriving in Blackthorn City---

Leo sighed, returning Draco to its pokeball before turning to Samuel. Leo gave him a puzzled look. He tilted his head, "Well, you didn't HAVE to come along if you didn't want to." Leo crossed his arms, tapping his foot in annoyance.

"Everyone who's a pokemon trainer wants to join Team Midnight. I lived on an island yet even I knew that... didn't you hear? Or did you live under a rock or something?" Leo smugly grinned, "Team Midnight is recruiting new members... This is our shot to prove to the world how strong we really are."

Leo grinned, looking to Sparky. Leo's eyes then wandered, "But, to tell you the truth, I've got other objectives you know..."

Suddenly, loud roars and cries shook the city. Leo gasped, darting around. Sparky jumped from his shoulder and braced for an unseen enemy, "Legendary clones?! I thought they were all wiped out!"

Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos appeared overhead, Leo and Sparky appeared ready to battle.

((in this case, while battling the legendaries or anyone for that matter, one-hit kills are frowned upon, so make sure this is a tough battle for your character. take down only one legendary for now if you'd like.))

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"Yeah, well, I hope you're right..." Scarlet replied to Gina, growing silent as she piloted the air craft.

Their helicopter flew over what was left of Cinnabar Island. The sea line had receded since four years had passed... A lot of people from the Kanto region believed the island was cursed... After Red's journey and becoming the Pokemon Champion maybe fifty or so years ago, Cinnabar Island's volcano had erupted, destroying all existence of the island's terrible history all those years ago...

Scarlet wondered why Jimmy of all people would build his new home here of all places... Why would he be here with the professor, creator of the Psyche clones? Although, which worried her the most, was why Spence would allow all this...?

"Axel... is this what you would want for your little brother...? If only you were still with us ---"

Scarlet descended and landed atop of the mansion, the rotor slowly spinning to a complete stop. She got up and made her way out with Gina following behind her. By the entrance, Team Rocket guards greeted them.

"Executive Scarlet, welcome back." They saluted her and Gina.

"Stop that, I'm not affiliated with Team Rocket like I was back then... I'm not my brother."

"Excuse us."

"So, where is he? Is your leader ready to go?"

"He'll be with you shortly. He's currently speaking with the professor."

Scarlet sighed, "Tell him from me to hurry up. I still have to make another trip to Lilycove yet."

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Inside the laboratory, below the mansion ---

"--- so you see, the Realm is apart of all the clones --- to a certain degree, the Psyche clones I created could eventually learn to control apart of this other world. You saw it when you fought against Cathy, four years ago, my greatest achievement so far."

"The Realm is what gives them their strength--- but, possibly their greatest weakness is that of the bond they share with this world that they need to survive. If one were to defeat Rayquaza, for instance, Ki's legendary pokemon, Ki would also be vulnerable."

"Cathy is a prime example--- when Giratina was fought and defeated--- Spence and the others had an opportunity to cut her link with Girantina--- and that of the bond to this world..."

Sid tilted his glasses.

"If you want to create your own clones... you'll have to---"

"Rocket Leader Jimmy, representatives of Team Midnight Scarlet and Gina have arrived to pick you up. The Midnight Leader has summoned you."

Professor Sid scoffed, especially since he was interrupted, "Well, you had better go see what he wants. It is the Midnight Leader's amass sum of money we've come this far. Your further studies will have to wait until another time, young apprentice."

Team Rocket guards escorted Jimmy towards the elevator.

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Outside, Scarlet tapped her foot impatiently, leaning beside the chopper. "What's taking him so long? I'm not his personal chauffeur..."

((just need some clarification in case i've missed something, are we supposed to be heading towards a specific city?))

Flying around the city always is nice. Clears my head lets me do some thinking. What if moving back home was the right thing. The wind started whipping fairly hard "Lizzie fly down girl or else I'm going to get blown away!" Lizzie flew down immediately landing me a block away from my house. "Well I guess I better get packing for my trip, its gonna be a doozy."

((Not sure if what moves I use matter, but I think I'll just avoid the risk. Squirtle, use Hydropump. Moltres falls to the ground. Now, use Hydropump. Articuno falls to the ground. I'll let you take care of Zapdos, Leo. Anyway,))

"Look, you've beaten a Moltres before didn't you? Or was it just a flying, flaming Skitty. Come on, Stimpy." Stimpy picks itself up and turns cutely. "Look, just use a water gun at least. For the last two years you've barely listened to me!" Samuel starts to forget about the birds and Leo, his anger starting to bubble. Stimpy gurgles a small blob of water out that barely goes into the air. "Just use a freakin' water gun. You have already beaten a Moltres! You should know how to do this!" The Moltres swoops down, just missing the sleeve of Samuel's worn, blue T-shirt.

Stimpy gurgles a large blob now. "That's it. Stimpy. Just shoot the water at that flaming bird." Samuel watches as the bird starts to land on a large tree, setting it in flames. He looks up at the sky, the birds just sitting there, watching. Stimpy starts to spit the water out. It flies into the air. The wind moves it a little bit and it misses.

"Ok, Stimpy. Return. Go, Bolt." A flash of light and a Weavile flies out, arms clawing the air. "Ok... use Aerial Ace?" Bolt flies through the air in a jet formation. It lands and starts to sprint on the ground at Moltres. It leaps into the air.

"Finally, an actual connection." Samuel mutters as Bolt swings wildly at Moltres. The clone turns and ruffles its wings. It starts to breathe in smoky ember-filled air. "Bolt! Return." Samuel yells. He throws Bolt's ball and it flies back at him. "Wha...?" Samuel questions the ball. He can only watch as the Moltres blows a large beam of fire at retreating Weavile.

"No!" Samuel runs at Bolt and starts to jump in front. His life flashes before his eyes.

((Hey, Leo. You mind helping me. Yeah, lets just watch as a recruit sacrifices himself for his Pokemon. I'll just watch. I won't bother with Zapdos of Articuno. So... Lets see if I get to post next time. I may end up dying before I can even learn what Midnight is. (Although probably not)))

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"No worries, it won't take long. And honestly, I don't feel sorry at all for the delay I'm causing. As you said, a relationship is hard, and me being an Elite causes all sorts of missions. So I've got to grasp any chance." Bill grinned as he pulled a chair and turned on his own PC. He checked the messages. Except from the meeting notification, nothing was there. He sighed and put on a metal song. Then he turned to Crimson."So... you had a girlfriend, huh? You've never said anything about it before."-------------------------------------Gina leaned on a rock. "Well, the kid surely does take his time." She laughed. "I don't think I'll ever get used to all this formality. 'Welcome back, executive.', 'Thanks, Elite.', 'Whatever you say, Boss.'. My, the last time someone called Bill 'Elite Jackal' he almost stabbed him." She changed her position. "But that's irrelevant... I hope Jimmy comes out quickly. Spence won't love the delay."

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Wolf, Krysta, and Aaron walked into the HQ. "Trevor? Bill? You guys here?" Wolf yelled. "Krysta, keep Aaron occupied. I'll see if anyone is here.""Wait, how do I keep him occupied?" Krysta asked. "I dunno, just..." Wolf paused. "Here, he has a somewhat small mind I recall. He's easily entertained. You know what to do." Wolf tossed Krysta a laser pointer. "Not cool man!" Aaron yelled over Krysta's laughter. "Yeah whatever." Wolf turned and entered the HQ.Sounds like Bill's here. Wolf thought upon hearing sounds of metal being played through a computer's speakers.

_________________"As I look up from the groundI see darkness all aroundAnd I'm lost but can be found up in the skyGoodbye"

((blackthorn city is where everyone should be going at the moment. otherwise beforehand it was just wherever everyone else was, which was why i told everyone to be clear where their characters were.))

Within the Midnight HQ, Spence reopened his eyes. He could feel a disturbance in the air.

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“Sparky, Thunderbolt!” Leo commanded, the small Pikachu charging electricity within its body before releasing it with a cry into the legendary bird pokemon, Zapdos. The bird dived, swooping with a giant beak. Sparky dodged to the side, “Sparky, Quick Attack! Now!” Sparky flickered its body, her movements at lightning speed. She followed the bird pokemon upward within the element the legendary’s trail left behind.

“Iron Tail!”

Sparky leapt and bounded up above, slamming the bird pokemon with a powerful whip of its tail. The legendary crashed down, succumbing to the blow, “Finish it with Thunderbolt, Sparky!”

Before Sparky could charge its electric attack, the bird recovered, pluming its core elemental move, Thunder, and engulfing the small Pikachu. Sparky cried, falling to the ground. “Sparky!” Leo gasped in horror, “Are you okay?!”

The Pikachu pushed itself up with the grit of her teeth, nodding.

“Sparky! Volt Tackle!!”

Suddenly, an enormous power erupted within, a ball of electric Sparky emitted around her body, “Final attack!! Go!”

“Pika, pika, pika!!” Sparky charged, tackling and successfully landing the legendary bird pokemon a KO. Behind it, Sparky’s attack ended, leaving the Pikachu exhausted. The bird collapsed to the side as Sparky slowly fell just the same. Leo ran towards his friend, grabbing and catching Sparky before she hit the ground.

Leo cradled the Pikachu in his arms, bruised and burnt, “You did well, buddy... Take it easy for a while, okay?” he smiled warmly before a second legendary appeared, Articuno. Leo growled, bracing while sheltering his cherished friend.

With a mighty clash of a sword, a black hooded man locked beck to blade. He stepped forward, breaking the lock and swiping at the legendary. The bird flinched, firing beams of its Ice attack into the air, unbalanced as its talons stumbled back. The man swiped again, fainting the legendary bird pokemon and injuring it to fall. Leo watched wide-eyed.

“Hey!” Leo growled, walking up to the man from behind, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?!”

An Umbreon he called Shadow had run up to his side. The hooded man removed his guise, gray long spiky-hair beneath his hood. He turned to the small child, Leo watching him with piercing eyes, “The legendary clones are the enemy, Psyche’s creation. You battled thinking they didn’t want to harm you and your friend? That’s a mistake that could have easily cost you your life,” Spence replied.

Leo tilted his head, flashbacks of a strong and powerful trainer flooding all back, “Zack, is that you...? No, it couldn’t be... Zack was way more honorable. He loved every and all pokemon.”

“You knew Zack...?” Spence glared, “Legendary clones are heartless.”

“Even legendary clones can have hearts! What gives you the right to say they don’t!” Leo snarled, clutching Sparky in his arms.

Spence chuckled to himself, shrugging, “Well, just be thankful I came in time to save you and your Pikachu’s life.”

Spence began to walk away, sheathing his weapon the Midnight sword, “If you want to heal your pokemon, follow me.” Shadow turned before eyeing the trainers, following closely behind its master.

((Good Lord, I really have missed a lot...sorry. Glad to see Leo back again, as well as all of the new blood.))

Alex stood and sighed. He cracked his neck and and grunted. The realization of being late had just hit him like a sack of bricks as he and Cresselia watched over the ruins of Saffron. "Four years in construction and this place still looks like a piece of--" He turned abruptly eyeing Cresselia. He stroked the scruff that now latched itself onto his chin. Since the older days, Alex had traded in his worn leather jacket for a black one that draped carelessly over his shoulders. Since he and Liv had been expecting, he - that is to say she - had decided that it was a good idea to stop his fighting career. Needless to say, it was taking its toll.

Alex grunted again as he shot another look to Cresselia. "Alright, alright. I get it. Calm down, meditating for that long hurts after awhile." After seeing Spence's fight with Zack those years ago, Alex had been spending hours a day meditating with Cresselia to grow a more emotional and mental bond. Unfortunately, this took a heavy toll after too much.

Alex rested his hand on Cresselia and concentrated along with it. Before long, the two were back at the Midnight HQ. Alex followed a sound of intense ruckus as he saw Spence on his way to leaving one of the new faces. Alex gave him a mock salute and a smirk.

"Been awhile, old man. Have I missed anything good?" He made sure to avoid Leo's temper. At least for now.

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"Astounding!" Jimmy grinned as he carefully watched a singled-celled clone gene work to quickly assimilate the surrounding alien genes. "What you've done here is genius to say the least bit...but I think we can make it better." He shifted in his over-sized lab coat in an attempt to get more comfortable. Being 20 now, it was time he took on some real responsibilities other than just the shenanigans he was already used to.

It wasn't long before Scarlet made her way to Cinnabar. He sighed as she interrupted his daily lesson. "Yes, ma'am. At your service." He gave the professor a nod and followed Scarlet back to the helicopter. "So, darling, what's the special occasional? Are my services needed yet again?" He rose her hand and gently kissed it before she snapped it away.

"Don't you think just because you're the leader now that you can make passes at me." She snapped to him as she usually did.

"Come now, love! Everyone comes around eventually." He grinned darkly as the two along with Espeon boarded the helicopter.

((EDIT: I put up the new character as well as updated Jimmy and Alex's appearances with pictures to make it easier.))

((So were off on two different stories. I'm only about 3 metres away, risking my life and Spence saves you. Way to go, Spence. Oh and nice new name Haunted Water. So I'm about to die and Spence saves Leo... What to do))

The temperature of the air around Samuel rose. He started to feel the flames surround him. He examined the field.

"Where the hell did that guy go!" Samuel yelled in anger. He stopped realising the flames hadn't touched him. Everything around his slowly turned to a blue tinge. He looked to Stimpy, blowing water and creating a veil to protect him from the flames. The legendary bird started to stop. It slowly rose from the tree and into the air. The veil tore apart and Samuel fell to the ground, Bolt behind him.

"I can't believe you did that Stimpy." Samuel praised the Squirtle. "And I can't believe that guy ditched me with a bird about to kill me." Samuel turned his head to see only Moltres floating in the air

"Where did the yellow and blue one go?" He looked around the field quickly and only found One of the birds. "Stimpy, mind shooting another water beam at the flaming bird?"

Stimpy turned to the bird menacingly and jumped up, gurgling water.

"Now, Bolt use Ice Beam on the yellow bird too."

Both Pokèmon jump into the air together and shoot the two different stages of water at the bird. Moltres falters and quickly retaliates.

"Stimpy, Bolt. Quickly jump out of the way." A large fire orb flies at the earth and hits the ground, missing its target. Samuel watches as the bird cockily swoops left and right, occasionally spewing a small fire orb.

"Stimpy, water gun. Bolt, Faint Attack." Moltres suddenly appears behind Samuel as his two Pokèmon attack the air where it was.

Samuel turns and unsheaths his knife. The bird breathes in as Samuel retreats. He swiped cautiously.

"How... How are you doing all of this? Not letting me return my pokemon. Teleporting. How?" Samuel's pokemon appear next to him, ready to fight.

"Lets do this. Bolt, Aerial Ace. Stimpy, protect us." All three of them run at the Moltres as it breathes a large flame sphere.

((So. That's it for now. If I may ask, can no one help or save me. I'll be gone for the weekend but have a good storyline already. I wonder how Stimpy keeps leaving his pokéball. Or how Moltres teleported. TEAMWORK. If Crunchy sees this, is it possible to evolve or get another pokemon at any point in time?))

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I walked into the door of my home. "Ah home sweet home." I placed my keys on the coffee table next to my couch, as I was getting ready to sit down I noticed the light on my answering machine was blinking. "I wonder who called." I walked over and pressed the smooth white plastic of the button to play the message. "Hello Mr. Ryder" the voice of the contest director "we are sorry to inform you that the contest that you will be guest judging has been moved to Blackthorn city. If this is of any inconvenience please let us know."

Well then that kinda puts a wrench in the plan, but I guess I will make my way there. I grabbed my keys and walked out, living close to Saffron meant I could easily fly over on Lizzie and take the Magnet Train to Goldenrod. "Lizze come out!" Lizzie came out with a fierce roar "alright girl take me to Saffron" Lizzie nodded and I hopped on her back and we headed straight to Saffron Its been a while since I have seen Blackthorn, I wonder how much has changed.

Landing in front of the Magnet Train station in Saffron was always interesting. Watching people dash out the way from underneath Lizzie was always a hoot. I recalled her back into her ball and walked in. I greeted the incredibly nice receptionist and bought me my ticket, and got in on the train, and in just a few short moments I heard "MAGNET TRAIN HEADED TOWARDS JOHTO HEADING OFF NOW! PLEASE BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELTS!" With that the train zoomed off.

((Not sure if I'm allowed to do this. Basically adding my own little story to the story. Crunch, if you have something wrong with this, ask and ill change it))

Samuel and his Pokèmon charge at the fiery bird. Stimpy creates a veil of water as Bolt rams ahead, claws ready. Samuel rushes up and swings wildly. It make no difference. The veil of water starts to weaken. Bolt continues to hit as Samuel thinks. "I should just go. This isn't my war. That guy left me here to die."

Stimpy spews one last veil as Samuel stabs into the bird with his knife, fainting it. The bird falls. Stimpy stops.

"You both did great." Samuel praises them. The flames of Moltres start to die and Samuel notices something. A small red orb attached to the Moltres.

"What's this?" Samuel reaches out and waves at the flames to stop. He grabs the orb and pulls. Samuel looks around and returns his Pokèmon. "You guys should rest." Samuel had that reason to return them but another reason we layering it.

"Why is this attached to this thing?" Samuel asks himself. Memories flood back into his brain, one by one. He watches himself getting knocked out by a figure in the burning house. He watches himself at a younger age. A man looms over him, holding three different orbs. Each with a different marking. One blue, one yellow, one red. Samuel examines the red orb in his hand, rolling it around.

"Wow. I've held this thing before. This exact orb. But... What was it doing on the Moltres?" Samuel wanted answers to his questions. He heard a caw behind him and turned to see the Articuno and Zapdos flying into the horizon. Samuel kicked the door to Midnight building open. People watched as he stormed through the hallway. Samuel replayed the memory of the birds flying over the trees towards him. He would defeat them and get their orbs. That would happen later, because right now,

He wanted answers.

((Yes! Finally got that off my chest. Wanted to do something like that for so long. Now. Again, Crunchy, if you don't like something in my plot please ask. I've basically got the next few posts plotted.))

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((Uh... It's only one post per advance.))((Also, ermagherd you guys take too long haha.))Not waiting for an answer any longer, Wolf dialed Torren's number in his phone. "Hey, since you're headed that way, mind picking us up? We need to be in Blackthorn.""Sure thing. Be there soon." Torren replied. Wolf walked out and laughed. "You seriously are being entertained by a laser!" Aaron frowned. "No, I'm innovating it and you broke my concentration. Thanks.""Your welcome. Here's our ride to Blackthorn." Helicopter rotors filled the air as Aaron, Krysta, and Wolf boarded.

_________________"As I look up from the groundI see darkness all aroundAnd I'm lost but can be found up in the skyGoodbye"

Crimson leaned back in his chair as Bill asked if he had a girlfriend. He smirked, "Not quite, though it would have been nice to have her as my girl. We never told each other how we actually felt about one another." He began to lose himself in thought, thinking back to his old life.

Just then Crimson heard Wolf bang into the building. Geez can't he be civil when entering a place. Always so brash no matter the situation. "We're waiting on Scarlet and Gina to show up before taking our leave. Just need to make sure someone is at the base. We'll meet you at headquarters.", Crimson yelled down the hall.

He heard Wolf walk back outside, followed by the familiar sound of a helicopter. "Seems that we may literally be the last to show up.", Crimson leaned his head back and sighed, "But I guess we can just blame the girls for us being late." He laughed pretty hard at his comment.

Just then another sound of a helicopter echoed through the building. Crimson stood, grabbing his bag and sword, "Come on that must be them now."

Bill glanced at Crimson. "Is that so? How unfortunate." He didn't continue the conversation. Crimson seemed like he wouldn't enjoy it, and Bill knew when not to bother his old friend. He turned at the door as he heard Wolf enter the building. Crimson sent him off. Bill sighed and turned off the PC."I guess you're right. We'll be late. Those girls... Never do anything properly." He laughed half-heartedly. Just then, the helicopter was heard. "That must be them." He picked up his backpack and shoved the hair from his forehead. "Let's go."

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Silas a Quake landed a distance away from the HQ and walked the rest of the way in. As they got closer Quake started to get on edge, glancing around wearily and growling occasionally. "Relax Quake, we can handle whatever it is." Quake nodded but was still a bit edgy.

Soon enough they arrived at the base to find a trainer fighting a Moltres clone. Quake started to rush in, but Silas held him back. "He must be new. Let's see how he handles himself." Quake gave him a worried look. "Don't worry, we'll get involved if he gets into trouble."

Silas and Quake watched as the trainer dispatched the Moltres along with his Squirtle and Weavile. Silas also noted that the trainer appeared surprised that the Squirtle actually listened to him. He then stormed into the base kicking the door open in the process. "See? He didn't need our help anyways." Quake snorted. "Ya ya, return." Quake returned to his pokeball and Silas went after the trainer.

As Silas entered the base he motioned to the Midnight soldiers to ignore the trainer so that Silas could handle it. Eventually he caught up to the trainer and put a hand on his shoulder. "Nice work taking that Moltres down. But, that doesn't mean you can bust through our doors when they work just fine. What's your name? I'm Silas and maybe you should tell me why you're storming through Midnight's HQ."

((So, its not godmodding if you're only repeating exactly what they did in another post?))

Samuel looked back to see an older man running after him.

"Geez. I'm getting a trail." Samuel ran harder. He kept looking for the guy that left him to die. "I know he's in here." Samuel felt a gentle hand on his shoulder.

"Nice work taking that Moltres down. But, that doesn't mean you can bust throughout doors when they work just fine. What's your name? I'm Silas and maybe you should tell me why you're storming through Midnight's HQ."

Samuel cautiously turned, ready to grab his knife if need be. He watched the man wait for an answer. Samuel instantly felt a need to trust this man.

"Why do you care?" Samuel wanted to just get all of what happened off his chest. Just get the fact that he could have died and no one would have cared. The fact that someone actually left him to die. Samuel sighed. He didn't want to say anything, but he did.

"This guy, I think Leo was his name, found me in Sinnoh. He brought me here to join you guys or something. Those three birds attacked us. I almost died to save my Pokèmon. Leo left me to die. My Squirtle saved me, even after not listening to me for two years. We defeated the Moltres. The other two birds flew away." Samuel wanted to keep going but bit his lip before he could.

This time it was Samuel's turn to wait for an answer.

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((Awright, yeah James, it’s one post AFTER mine. Dem the rules so it’s easier to follow for everyone. It’s also a good idea if you don’t let your character go off on your own and follow my plot, otherwise if your characters are not interacting with other roleplayers there’s no point. Also, the newer members should be arriving in the waiting room at Blackthorn City HQ to be interviewed by Spence and the Elites, while the older characters are waiting in the meeting room for Spence and Silas (just skipping the helicopter flight sequence, Scarlet should be at Lilycove taking care of things now, but if you want to write that in go for it). And Samurott, let’s just stick to the Blackthorn base and the Lilycove base. Team Rocket has the Cinnabar Island base, since they’re a cooperator of Team Midnight thanks to Jimmy’s influence.))

“Silas, you arrived sooner than expected. Thanks for the help.” Spence spoke, turning again to the HQ.

Spence walked over to Midnight HQ, with Leo and the others following behind him. Spence could hear the two helicopters flying overhead towards the top of the building to land, “Finally, they’re here... Crimson, Bill, Wolf and the others...” He proceeded forward, the Midnight guards saluting before opening the doors, they looked to the other two in question, “These two are with me. Let them through.”

They walked inside, a welcome desk, a hallway and waiting room. Spence stopped before heading towards the elevator, turning slightly to Leo and Samuel, who had stormed in earlier, “The only reason why you’d be in Blackthorn City is to join Team Midnight. I suggest you find your reasons before taking the interview. I’ll be... looking forward to it. Let’s go, Silas.”

Leo glared, eyeing the old man leave as the elevator doors closed behind him. Moments later, he was greeted by a nurse, “Let me take care of your Pikachu. I assure you, your pokemon will be in good hands.” Leo sighed, reluctantly handing his Pikachu to the kind nurse. She nodded in reassurance, “If you may, please sit and wait in the lobby. The Midnight Leader is having a meeting with the Midnight Elites. In a short while, he’ll call you in one by one. After the interview, there will be a test island the indoor stadium to judge your strengths and abilities as pokemon trainers. Only after that will the Midnight Leader judge you whether or not you have what it takes to become members.”

“Sure, but who is the Midnight Leader?” Leo asked, seemingly oblivious. However, the nurse was busy, and went to tend to Pikachu right away. Leo went and picked a chair in the lobby, falling to it and crossing arms in a slouch. He huffed and puffed, glaring, “That man... I don’t know why, but he just gets under my skin.”

Leo saw Arron, who was partaking as well. “And who’re you?”

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Spence left the elevator, having reached the top floor. He walked down the hall and opened a door where a guard awaited, letting him and Silas through. A large meeting desk, all of the Elites and older members of Team Midnight resided. Spence glanced around before making his way around the desk and taking the seat down the room. He rested his arms on the table, letting out a giant sigh before he began.

“It’s been awhile...

As you know all know, this reunion today... we’re not here to socialize or exchange pleasantries. We’re here to recruit new members. They’ll all be arriving here shortly. But also, it’s to discuss the future of Team Midnight.

So, who will begin? Tell me, what have you all been up to during my absence.” Spence closed his eyes.

((sorry if i didnt reply to anyones post today. having no internet sucks for this sort of thing but i get it done lol.))

((I meant the base where the Night Stalkers were. Sorry, I misunderstood.))Torren just set down the helicopter long enough for everyone to get off, then left. "He wasn't always good with saying good-bye. No matter what." Aaron muttered. He followed everyone into a waiting room, where he took a seat. A kid, lucky to be a teenager the way he looked sat down next to him. "And who're you?" he asked. "Me? I prefer not to speak about that, really. Name's Aaron, by the way."-----Wolf and Krysta entered the conference room and sat down. Spence asked as the others took their seats, "So who will begin? Tell me, what have you all been up to during my absence?""Well, I guess I'll go first. After we captured Hoenn, I've been doing jobs. Not only because I need the money, but I have two things I need to learn up on. I need to know who these people - named Night Stalkers - are. According to all the research I've done on them, it seems like they have a lot of pro-Psyche commanders. Although, their main HQ is difficult to find." Wolf paused. "And the second thing..." Wolf felt a lump in his throat. What he was about to admit did not please him. Why should it? "I figured David is no longer part of me. Which leads me to believe Psyche is exploit his sociopathic behavior. This is a guess, but it is still something to keep in mind. He's more dangerous than I am. He's cunning, bloodthirsty, and a mass murderer." Wolf bowed his head as the number was in his mind. David's bodycount. Over 4 years, the two have counted at least 164 different deaths caused by David, with about 90% of those being direct, fatal encounters with a stranger.Krysta, wanting to lighten the mood, held her left hand out. "And it only took him 7 years to do something else important..." The diamond engagement ring flashed in the light. "...Getting an actual normal life, or an aspect of one, at least." she chuckled.((What? Seriously, it's technically been 9 years Wolf and Krysta knew each other. At that point, it's customary to just say "might as well."))

_________________"As I look up from the groundI see darkness all aroundAnd I'm lost but can be found up in the skyGoodbye"

Samuel had watched people come and go. Nurses had passed and not one had stopped to heal his pokèmon. He had continuously tried to stop someone but to no success. He had just slumped in the cheap, grey chair that layer in the dank waiting room. Samuel sighed. People in black uniforms just kept rushing past.

"Wow... I so do deserve this royal treatment." Samuel groaned sarcastically. "I'm sure a potion will just drop out of the sky."

The chair creaked under him.

"Not that it will reach me. It will just hit the roof." He mocked himself. Sitting bored.

What did the old man say? Interview, tournament of something, judging. "Think of why you want to join us." Zipped through Samuel's mind.

"Why do I want to join them?" Samuel mumbled. "Wait. I don't want to join them. Why the hell did Leo bring me here anyway. I don't care about this." Samuel started to get up.

He started to walk away but immediately stopped, dead. Samuel had realised that when he was only 14 he was close to death. But someone saved him. Someone had stopped to help him. Someone had saved his life and helped him become who he is today. Samuel had just realised that those clones were the cause of his close to death experience. Samuel had realised that this was the place he wanted to join because they worked against those clones.

One extra reason was covered by this. The fact that this team would help him get those two orbs. He still didn't know why he wanted those orbs. What would they accomplish? What would they be worth?

Samuel suddenly twitched. He had been standing in the middle of the hallway, thinking. Realising. Understanding.

"That old man really knows how to break you." Samuel said aloud. He secretly knew that it was just him who had broken a layer of himself he didn't know about.

((So, I'm having fun. Slowly figuring out the web I call Samuel. Although... You probably don't.))

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Alex leaned in on the doorway. He made sure to keep in contact with Spence every so often partly to check in on Liv and partly to make sure all was well at the HQ. He chuckled at Krysta's comment. "Aww...ain't it just so adorable?" He knew he had no right to talk considering he and Liv were planning to start a family, but he just couldn't help himself.

After a short silence, he cleared his throat and stepped forward. "As you know, I've been watching over the rebuilding of Saffron after our little debacle. The process is going...less than well, to be honest." He stroked the scruff on his chin again in thought. "Normally, I would propose we lend a hand, but considering you called us all here, I would assume we won't have the man power for it." Alex was quickly growing excited at the thought of a new, real job. Watching over several men perform grunt work was rather boring, whether he got to fight or not.

"As for Lavender Town...well, there's nothing there. Quite literally. It remains completely off of the grid aside from visitors here and there for and from the Pokemon Tower. However, it seems like a new gang is taking charge of Cycling Road..." He trailed off. His lack of anything important to say was making him feel uncomfortable. To his fortune, that was the exact moment Jimmy walked through the door and dropped into an open chair. He received expectant looks from around the room.

"....Air traffic. So sue me, droogs." His carelessness seemed to seep out of his pores as he lounged back and grunted into a stretch. "By the looks your giving me, I'd assume you're looking for an update, no?" He sat up, straightening his suit. "It doesn't seem like The Rockets are having any luck hunting down Pysche, but recruitment has been looking rather lovely. Our numbers seem to be growing pretty rapidly these days. As for Sid and I..." He shot Alex a glance. "we're still working on a way to do away with the clone cells. To our knowledge, there isn't a way yet to dispose of them. That being said, if we should ever run into our commander's dear old friends again, our luck would be about the same." Espeon sat quietly next to him and tilted its head. He reached down and gave it a gentle pat. "This little one here has also been of some great help by assisting us in synchronizing the clone cells in my body and the artificial cells we've been working with. A bit more time and it should all be sorted." Jimmy stopped abruptly as he eyed the two new faces. "And who have we here?" He gave off a devilish smirk. "A bit of new blood, yes? Looks we'll we'll be having a lot of good fun together."

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Lucia gulped hard as she walked the dark path of Union Cave. It wasn't long ago that she had received a message from Crimson requesting her assistance in Blackthorn City. Her Magneton dimly lit the way as she carefully progressed through trails of Geodude and swarms of Zubat. Forretress having to move boulders and Scizor having to crush them just made the journey that much harder. Her guilt ate at the back of her head as she descended a ladder to the lower floor. The cool air could only mean that she was getting closer to the underground lake.

I'm sorry, dear friend. If I must leave then there is only one way to keep you protected...

She stopped suddenly as she felt the wet, cooling sensation of water on her foot. She gave Magneton a subtle tap to signify the necessity of a brighter light. In doing so, she could make out the faint shadow of a water-bound pokemon off in the distance. She threw several rocks into the water, trying to gain its attention, but to no avail. Growing quickly disgruntled, Lucia yelled across the lake. "Come! I'm here to capture you and relieve you from this darkened prison!" She was greeted by a light tune. The soft song of a gentle Lapras. "Lapras, get ready, because I'm here to battle you!" The soft tune quickly turned aggressive as it drifted toward the shore. As soon as it came into sight, Magneton had fired off a flurry of Thunderbolts. Lucia cringed as the pokemon cried in pain. Having lived in a cave forever, it had gotten little to no battle experience.

Lucia stepped out of the cave filled with guilt and grief. She felt like a hypocrite taking Lapras, the very pokemon she'd been protecting for a decade, away from its home. She knew in her heart it was the only way to continue keeping it safe.

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